Over a year ago I promised my sweet blogging friend Vanessa, from Designs by Sessa that if she had another baby then I would make her a diaper bag. Well, that day has come and she is due to have another little boy in about 3 weeks. So a few weeks ago I started working on this diaper bag for her. It was so fun to make and I just knew that she was going to love it…she is just that type of person. Not only is she becoming a new mom to another little boy but she has also been a foster mom to one sweet little girl for many months now. She is such an amazing and giving person and I am so glad that we have been able to connect through our love for sewing…oh and the show The Bachelor. Yup, we both watch The Bachelor…and love it!
I used the Sugar and Spice Bag Pattern from ChrisWDesigns on etsy. I did make a few changes to the pattern because the bag was just a little too small to be used as a diaper bag. I added about three inches to the width and height. With the bag now finished, I actually wish I would have added a few more inches to the height and maybe made the bottom of the bag a little more wider. It may not be the perfect newborn baby bag but it will be a great baby/toddler bag.
The pattern itself was so easy to follow and very detailed. I highly recommend this pattern. I am actually debating on buying this pattern next. I love all the extra little details that make the bag look more professional. It almost looks store bought. It was the first time I ever made my own piping or used rivets and both were so easy to do and I am wondering why it ever took me this long before trying either one of them.
The only issue I ran into was with the piping. I had a hard time getting close enough to it when sewing the two fabrics together. I was using my zipper foot and it still seemed to give me a little gap between the piping and the main fabric. I had to sew over the piping many times and slightly push on it before I got it right. I’m wondering if a piping foot makes a difference…any thought or suggestions?
On either side of the bag there are two roomy pockets. They are the perfect size for holding sippy cups, diapers, wipes or even a wallet. Inside of the bag there are three larger pockets on one side of the bag. I also adjusted the height of the pockets here since I adjusted the rest of the bag, but I ended up making them a little too high and of course I did not notice it until the bag was finished. Darn!
And because I just couldn’t stop with just making a diaper bag I ended up making a few more items to go along with it. I will show you those next week.
Pattern: Sugar and Spice Bag Pattern by ChrisWDesigns
Fabric: Joel Dewberry Notting Hill Historic Tile Teal & Joel Dewberry Notting Hill Tartan Aquamarine purchased from (affiliate link) Fabric.com.
Vaness@DBS says
Your pictures are SERIOUSLY beautiful of the bag! Where you see imperfections, they are just perfections for me! I think the side pockets are amazingly perfect. I can put my phone in one little pocket with my chapstick and still fit a sippy cup or whatever else! I think the size it amazing, because I have 3 children and I don’t want something too big and bulky to use as my purse/baby bag! I couldn’t have asked for anything more perfect and all the love in this bag, with how perfectly it is sewn, makes YOU my FAVORITE!!!! I love our blog friend/bachelor bond and love your heart dear sister! I am incredibly thankful for this present and your friendship! LOVE IT AND YOU!!!!
Lynn G says
Fantastic job Christine .. Looks like your friend thinks so as well .
Jenn AJennuineLife says
This is sooo amazing! Make me one if I have another? Wait, I’m done making babies… oh well!
Lis Mellon says
Beautiful! Much better than store-bought!
Danielle says
This is so lovely!! It’s absolutely beautiful!! I’ve been thinking about a piping foot because I have that same issue about the gap when using piping…
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite Books says
Such a beautiful bag! You did a wonderful job!
Norma says
This is a brilliant idea. I found you thru pinterest. The bag is goroeous. I don’t have a piping foot but I’ve heard they are great. It’s on my wish list. I started following your blog. I have a bag making store and blog. Check it out when you can.
Maria says
Fabulous. The fabrics are just beautiful and you did a wonderful job of the bag. I’m a pattern tester for Christine and have tested this bag along with most of her other designs. I’ve also tested the Genevieve Bag that you’re thinking of making next and you’ll love it. I’m a great fan of Christine’s patterns becasue they are so easy to follow and so well illustrated.
Veronica says
This bag is so professionally made and looking! I’ve yet to try rivets on a bag, but maybe I should. They look great! What a nice friend and super gift.
palak says
absolutely gorgeous! totally worth having another baby for– smart move Vanessa! 🙂
janet says
Great job on making the bag. I have put the bag on my “To Make List”.
Christine Welsh says
Oh your bag is AWESOME! I LOVE it Christina! Your fabric choices are stunning and suit the bag perfectly! Well done! I hope you will share it in our bag brag Tuesday linky party….your bag is certainly worth bragging about! 🙂 http://blog.chriswdesigns.com/linking-parties/
Natalie says
Christina, I love this bag. It’s not only beautiful and practical but so amazingly kind of you to make this for a friend…
Natalie
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Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
This is gorgeous! I would have adored having this bag when I was toting baby things. LOVE this!
abby @ thingsforboys says
You’ve done such a beautiful job on this! What a professional looking bag. Love the fabric combo too! Can you offset the needle when using your zip foot? I often move the needle over so it’s closer to the piping and basically next to the foot.
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